BLUES
Denim Wash
#85A0B6
Denim Wash is a steady blue sitting at HSL 207°, 25%, 62%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash 838
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Denim Wash
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #85A0B6?
#85A0B6 is Denim Wash, a mid blue with a cool undertone.
Is #85A0B6 warm or cool?
Denim Wash reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Denim Wash?
Denim Wash works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Denim Wash?
Denim Wash pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Denim Wash?
You can download Denim Wash on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #85A0B6?
#85A0B6 converts to RGB 133, 160, 182.